AssociateDirector,StatisticalProgramming

At Kailera, we are bold, authentic and committed to our mission of developing therapies that give people the power to transform their lives and elevate their overall health. Rooted in an entrepreneurial spirit and a team-oriented culture, we are working together to advance Kailera’s mission to advance novel therapies for obesity and related conditions. We are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes collaboration, integrity, and excellence. As we expand, we seek the most talented individuals with diverse backgrounds, cultures, perspectives, and experiences to join our team. What You’ll Do: We are seeking an experienced programmer to join us as Associate Director, Statistical Programming. This is a critical role responsible for leading statistical programming activities on the assigned disease area(s). This role will support clinical trials, regulatory submissions, and other key initiatives. Required location: Waltham, MA (hub-based, onsite 3-4 days per week) Responsibilities: Lead statistical programming efforts for clinical studies, including the development and review of programming specifications to ensure clarity, integrity, and compliance with internal and external standards Lead the execution of ad-hoc and post-hoc analyses to support emerging clinical questions, publications, and internal decision-making Oversee and coordinate activities with Contract Research Organizations (CROs), focusing on the implementation of CDISC standards, creation of SDTM, ADaM datasets, and TFLs, and ensuring high-quality deliverables Conduct independent validation and quality checks of statistical programming deliverables from CROs Collaborate closely with statisticians and cross-functional study teams to deliver results in a timely and accurate manner Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring tasks are prioritized effectively to meet deadlines Required Qualifications: Proven hands-on experience in programming for clinical development, preferably in a